A \(2 \times 2 \times 2\) cubic inch block of iron is melted and recast to form \(1 \times 1 \times 1\) cubic inch blocks. What is the percentage change in the total surface area of iron?
A) \(75\%\) decrease
B) \(25\%\) decrease
C) \(50\%\) increase
D) \(100\%\) increase
E) None of the above
Answer: D
Source: e-GMAT